Survey of electroencephalography usage and techniques for dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Canine epilepsy is a chronic common neurologic condition where seizures may be underreported. Electroencephalography (EEG) is the patient-side test providing an objective diagnostic criterion for seizures and epilepsy. Despite this, EEG is thought to be rarely used in veterinary neurology.

Objectives

This survey study aims to better understand the current canine EEG usage and techniques and barriers in veterinary neurology.

Methods

The online Qualtrics link was distributed via listserv to members of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Neurology Specialty and the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN), reaching at least 517 veterinary neurology specialists and trainees worldwide.

Results

The survey received a 35% resp

SUBMITTER: Luca J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10374286 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature